René Provis
Dados Biográficos
| ID | 112262 |
|---|---|
| NOME | René Provis |
| PRENOMES | René |
| SOBRENOME | Provis |
| ASSINATURA | PROVIS R |
| AFILIAÇÕES | UNSW Sydney |
| VERIFICADO | Não |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 3 |
| TOTAL DE CITAÇÕES | 3 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 3 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMEIRO ANO DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2013 |
| ANO MAIS RECENTE DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2017 |
| ÍNDICE H | 1 |
Dynamics of Reciprocity and Networks of the Kyrgyz through Bishkek Toi Making
Important life-cycle events in Kyrgyz society are marked by the staging of large, informal feasting celebrations, known collectively as toi . This article discusses continuity and change in the materiality and spirituality of toi making, specifically in urban Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan. Organized on a larger scale and with more expenses than elsewhere in the country, Bishkek toi demonstrate material and spiritual reciprocities that are cr…
Shifting social dynamics and economic inequality in the post-Soviet space
This article analyzes recent changes in the important social gatherings of feasting celebrations in Kyrgyzstan (toi in the Kyrgyz language) as markers of significant change in social networking practices over the post-Soviet period. I argue that the observable increase in the number of these celebrations has been mistaken for a revitalization of kinship relations, when in fact the toi often reflect more pragmatic and strategic considerations vis-…
Perceptions of Corruption in Post-Soviet Kyrgyzstan
Corruption levels increased significantly across the newly independ-ent states of the former Soviet Union.1 The dominant approach to un-derstanding this developmental problem has been informed by neolib-eral models of market-led development2 which tend to under-socialize human action. Critical of this approach, this paper presents a case study from post-Soviet Kyrgyzstan, widely perceived to be among the most corrupt of the post-Soviet states. Dr…
Dynamics of Reciprocity and Networks of the Kyrgyz through Bishkek Toi Making
Important life-cycle events in Kyrgyz society are marked by the staging of large, informal feasting celebrations, known collectively as toi . This article discusses continuity and change in the materiality and spirituality of toi making, specifically in urban Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan. Organized on a larger scale and with more expenses than elsewhere in the country, Bishkek toi demonstrate material and spiritual reciprocities that are cr…
Shifting social dynamics and economic inequality in the post-Soviet space
This article analyzes recent changes in the important social gatherings of feasting celebrations in Kyrgyzstan (toi in the Kyrgyz language) as markers of significant change in social networking practices over the post-Soviet period. I argue that the observable increase in the number of these celebrations has been mistaken for a revitalization of kinship relations, when in fact the toi often reflect more pragmatic and strategic considerations vis-…
Perceptions of Corruption in Post-Soviet Kyrgyzstan
Corruption levels increased significantly across the newly independ-ent states of the former Soviet Union.1 The dominant approach to un-derstanding this developmental problem has been informed by neolib-eral models of market-led development2 which tend to under-socialize human action. Critical of this approach, this paper presents a case study from post-Soviet Kyrgyzstan, widely perceived to be among the most corrupt of the post-Soviet states. Dr…
Shifting social dynamics and economic inequality in the post-Soviet space
This article analyzes recent changes in the important social gatherings of feasting celebrations in Kyrgyzstan (toi in the Kyrgyz language) as markers of significant change in social networking practices over the post-Soviet period. I argue that the observable increase in the number of these celebrations has been mistaken for a revitalization of kinship relations, when in fact the toi often reflect more pragmatic and strategic considerations vis-…
Dynamics of Reciprocity and Networks of the Kyrgyz through Bishkek Toi Making
Important life-cycle events in Kyrgyz society are marked by the staging of large, informal feasting celebrations, known collectively as toi . This article discusses continuity and change in the materiality and spirituality of toi making, specifically in urban Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan. Organized on a larger scale and with more expenses than elsewhere in the country, Bishkek toi demonstrate material and spiritual reciprocities that are cr…
Economics (3 obras) · Law (3 obras) · Political economy (3 obras) · Political science (3 obras) · Sociology (3 obras) · Development economics (2 obras) · Politics (2 obras) · Social science (2 obras) · Anthropological Studies and Insights (1 obras) · Corruption and Economic Development (1 obras)